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ENGLISH
I'm Irene, a cheerful, curious, and motivated woman. I've been traveling alone for a while now,
and volunteering has been an excellent way to see the world, learn about other cultures,
and grow as a person. This motivates me a lot.
I was born in Barcelona. I have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. I am retired, but active
and in very good health. And willing to learn new things. I adapt easily

I trained in graphic design and worked in that field for many years.
Later, I worked in hotel reception for several years, where I learned a great deal about dealing
with tourists. For almost eight years, I was a tour guide at the Joan Miró Museum in Tarragona.
After that, I managed my own guesthouse, a family-run wooden house in the countryside
for another eight years until my retirement (345 positive reviews on Airbnb).

I love cultural exchange and personal growth activities...
I currently practice Family Constellations therapy (B. Hellinger version).
I consider myself a good communicator, serious, responsible, punctual, and organized...
and they say I'm friendly!
I'm creative and handy, hardworking, and active. I adapt easily and don't usually
get discouraged...

I would love to be able to contribute to your project.
If you're interested in my profile, this would be my fourth Workaway!

ESPAÑOL
Soy Irene, una mujer alegre, curiosa, motivada...
Me encanta viajar y suelo hacerlo sola. He hecho tres voluntariados de Workaway:
en Java (1 mes), en Vietnam (3 meses) y en Canarias (1mes). Ha sido una excelente manera
de conocer mundo, aprender de otras culturas, y crecer como ser humano.
Nací en Barcelona. Tengo 3 hijos y 4 nietos. Estoy jubilada, pero activa y con muy buena salud.
Y dispuesta a aprender cosas nuevas.

Me formé en diseño gráfico y me dediqué a ello muchos años.
Más tarde trabajé en recepción de hotel durante algunos años, en los que aprendí mucho
sobre el trato con turistas.
Durante casi 8 años fui guía turística en el Museo de Joan Miró, en Tarragona.
Después, gestioné mi propia casa de huéspedes, una casa familiar de madera en el campo durante 8 años más, hasta la jubilación (345 valor. positivas en Airbnb)

Me encanta el intercambio cultural y las actividades de crecimiento personal...
Actualmente me dedico a la terapia de Constelaciones Familiares (ver. B. Hellinger).
Me considero buena comunicadora, seria, responsable, puntual y organizada...
y dicen que simpática!
Soy creativa y hábil con la manos, trabajadora, activa. Me adapto con facilidad y no me suelo desanimar...

Me encantaría poder ser útil en vuestro proyecto.
Si os interesara mi perfil, sería mi 4 workaway!
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Yoga / Wellness
Animals
Cooking & food
Movies & TV
Architecture
Dancing
Self development
Music
Vegetarian or vegan
Beach
Photography
Charity work
Performing arts
Events & social
History
Writing
Gardening
Culture
Art & design
Plant care
Drawing & painting
Languages
Outdoor activities
Farming
Books
Sustainability
Nature
DIY & crafts
Languages
Languages spoken
Catalan: Fluent
German: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
English: Intermediate
More details about my language interests
Hablo Español, Catalán y Alemán fluido. Puedo ofrecer enseñar cualquiera de estos idiomas con mucho gusto. Por otro lado necesito practicar Inglés.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Light gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
Light maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Art Projects
Creative DIY projects
Able to teach about:
Teaching
Languages
More details about your skills
ENGLISH
Among my most outstanding skills is creativity, applied not only to art but also to ideas and life situations in general. Despite my age, I am strong and in good health. I have experience leading personal growth workshops.

If what I have learned throughout my life can be of use, I am happy to share it. I currently work in Family Constellations Therapy (see Bert Hellinger).

I could be useful in:

- Childcare (I have four grandchildren),
- Caring for the elderly (my parents lived to be 99),
- General housework (I ran a guesthouse),
- Reception duties (I worked in hotels),
- Tour guiding (I was a museum guide).

I'm good with my hands, so I could also do work such as:

- Painting,
- Wallpapering,
- Furniture restoration,
- Decorating,
- Gardening and animal care,
- General crafts,
- Practicing the languages I know.

Oh! And I love driving...

ESPAÑOL
Entre mis habilidades más destacadas está todo lo creativo, aplicado no sólo a lo artístico, sino también a las ideas y las situaciones de la vida en general. A pesar de mi edad, soy fuerte y gozo de buena salud. Tengo experiencia en talleres de crecimiento personal.
Si lo que yo he aprendido a lo largo de la vida puede ser útil, me encanta compartirlo.
Actualmente me dedico a la Terapia con Constelaciones Familiares (ver. Bert Hellinger)

Podría ser útil en:

- Cuidar niños (tengo 4 nietos),
- Acompañar a personas mayores (mis padres vivieron hasta los 99 años),
- Trabajos domésticos en general (tuve una casa de huéspedes )
- Atender turistas/ clientes (trabajé en recepción de hoteles)
- Hacer de guía turística (fui guía de museo)

Soy hábil con las manos, así que también podría realizar trabajos como:

- Pintar
- Empapelar
- Restaurar muebles
- Decorar
- Jardín y animales
- Trabajos manuales en general
- Practicar los idiomas que sé

Ah! Y me encanta conducir...
Age
70
What else ...
ENGLISH
I am willing to help in any way, always in mutual respect.
No need great amenities: only a little privacy for rest and start the day with a quick shower :-)

ESPAÑOL
Estoy dispuesta a ser útil en cualquier actividad, siempre en el respeto mutuo.
No necesito grandes comodidades: un poco de privacidad para poder descansar
y empezar el día con una ducha :-)
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- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  no
- Special dietary requirements
  Low carb varied diet - Dieta variada baja en carbohidratos

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3 May 2026

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Irene ha sido más que una voluntaria. Su implicación en la familia ha hecho que su estancia fuera muy agradable. Es fácil convivir con ella por lo ordenada y respetuosa. El trabajo lo realizó según nuestras instrucciones y en eso se ve el respeto que practica en su convivencia personalmente y como voluntaria.
Nos encantará volver a verla por… read more

(Excellent )

16 Apr 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Spanish native speaker for ...)

Estuve casi un mes en Anthea, durante el mes de febrero, con Rosa y Jens.
La experiencia fue interesante.
El lugar es muy bonito y tranquilo, con hermosas vistas sobre la montaña y el mar.
La casa es muy amplia, muy acogedora. Es fácil sentires cómoda en ella.
El alojamiento, un apartamento independiente dentro de la casa, es muy acogedor
y… read more

(Excellent )

6 Jun 2025

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Irene was with us for more than three months this year and she was energetic, friendly and fulfilled all of her assignments with the greatest amount of professionalism. We were looking for German speaking staff, as the German speaking countries make up our largest market, so we were a little concerned having someone from Spain speaking German to… read more

(Excellent )

5 Jun 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help the team at our ...)

I was at the resort from January to April 2025. I'm writing this after almost two months. I needed some time to appreciate it from a distance... and I miss it already!
The volunteer experience was magnificent, and it left me with wonderful memories.
The facilities are beautiful, and we can use them in our free time. The beautiful gardens,… read more strolling along the beach, using the pools with their bars for refreshments, working out in the fitness center... Listening to the band that plays at night...

The accommodation: I had a spacious room overlooking the garden, with a very comfortable bed and private bathroom. A luxury! Once a week the sheets are changed and cleaning is done.

The food: The extensive buffet prepared for guests is available from 9:45 a.m. every day. There is a staff cantine where you can enjoy wonderful dishes of the most authentic Vietnamese cuisine. And for dinner, there is a varied à la carte menu in the restaurant. And sometimes there are some culinary surprises. You couldn't ask for more!

The job: In my case, the job consisted of welcoming guests upon arrival in their own languages -in my case, German and French- and seeing them off upon departure. On occasion, I accompanied a guest to the doctor or attended to a special need or request. Sometimes, guests simply enjoyed a conversation and were curious about our work as Workaway volunteers.

The schedule: We work 5 hours a day, 5 days a week (usually morning shifts) with 2 days off (which may or may not be consecutive). Daily from 5 to 6 p.m., newly arrived guests are gathered in language groups at the Welcome Reception, where they are offered a glass of wine and informed about the facilities, opening hours, local attractions, and generally have their questions answered. We often had to use the microphone to speak if the groups were very large. Since there were several of us volunteers, we were able to communicate in several languages: German, French, English, Russian, Czech, Swiss, Polish... While I was there, only two Spanish couples arrived... ;-)
Something very important! You have to wear a uniform! A beige polo shirt -the hotel provided me with 2- and black pants (I recommend one with pockets, since you'll need your cell phone) and black shoes. The laundry service has extensive hours and our clothes were always impeccable and on time.

I especially want to thank Steve for giving me the opportunity to live this wonderful experience. And I also want to thank him for the fun nightclub outings he invited us to every time a new volunteer arrived, so we could have a good time and get to know each other.
And I also want to thank the management, Peter, my colleagues at the reception desk, the bellboys, the musicians (of whom I have precious recordings), the HR people, and in general everyone who helped me settle in and made my stay pleasant and enriching.
I remember you all fondly.

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